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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.17, 21,236.01 and 9,419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.17, 21,236.01 and 9,419.97 is: 13,006.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.17 : 21,236.01 = 9,419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.17/21,236.01 = 9,419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.17x = 21,236.01 × 9,419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.17x = 200,042,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,042,577.12/15,380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.53

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